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The truly happy and successful individual is the man or woman who is healthy, financially secure, challenged in his or her career, and is making a difference in the lives of others. It isn’t always easy to render service to to others……

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“He who knows not and knows not he knows not: he is a fool – shun him.

He who knows not and knows he knows not: he is simple – teach him.

He who knows and knows not he knows: he is asleep – wake him.

He who knows and knows he knows: he is wise – follow him.”

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Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass…
It is about learning how to dance in the rain.

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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

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Success is getting what you want!
Happiness is wanting what you get.

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Being successful is a choice you make.

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Don’t be afraid to take a big step if needed. You can’t cross a chasm in two small jumps. – Anonymous

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Health is the best form of an investment.

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If we keep on eating wrongly, No doctor can cure us;
If we eat rightly, No doctor is needed.

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Mistakes don’t happen in a single moment. – John Burnside

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The best fight is to let more people know the truth.
There are those who believe in god and they can do any thing as long as they have faith in the god they believe.

And they are those who believe that there is no god and they can do any thing as long as they don’t get caught.

I believe in karma – reap what you sow. … Clint Tan

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Those who can trade , trade.
Those who can’t trade , teach.

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Do not be blinded by the dollar note that make you lost all
sense of what is right / wrong.

Because, at some points of our life, when we are down, depressed, failing, ‘blue’, disspirited, bitter, troubled…… and when friends are too busy to care or console you, this is the time to find some encouraging words to cheer ourself up, strengthen our spirit again and perk up for a new day to come.

During this year’s May Day Rally Speech, our PM Lee Hsien Loong had used a very appropriate illustration to encourage workers on expanding their horizons on job choices. The current job situation is BAD but there is always a way out if we never say die. Where there’s a Will, there’s a Way.

If a mountain does not move, you should change your route.山 不 转 , 路 转 .

After reading this, you’ll never ‘look down’ at banana and up up up is the cost of banana.

Banana, a natural remedy for many illness – high in fiber, high in vitamin B, high in natural sugars, high in iron, high in potassium. Definitely, a must to add to our daily diet. When compare a banana to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.

It contains 3 natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder banana is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes.

Besides being an energy booster, there are many more advantages of eating bananas daily:

Depression/PMS/SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Banana contains tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

Anemia :
Banana, high in iron, can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure :
Banana, extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So, now you know why, hospital meal always come with bananas.

Constipation :
Banana can help restore normal bowel action, without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers :
Drink a glass of banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels,while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn :
Banana has natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Mosquito bites :
Try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. It helps to reduce swelling and irritation. So, remember to bring along bananas when outing.

Nerves :
Banana, high in B vitamins, helps calm the nervous system.

Ulcers :
Banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control:
Banana is eaten as a “cooling” fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers.

Smoking:
The B6,B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress :
Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body’s water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be balanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes :
Eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts:
If you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

Yeh, Go Bananas!

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Health is the best form of an investment.

If we keep on eating wrongly, No doctor can cure us;
If we eat rightly, No doctor is needed.

I like to receive birthday and mother’s day card from my children. Every year, their messages on the cards are different. They pen their thoughts of what I have done for them during the past year and what they wish for the coming year. It’s like a report card for me.

As children grow up, their needs change so do our expectation. This year I had made many changes and one of them is to spend my birthday and mother’s day at home, a break-away from the norm. Why the change?

My children are growing up to be adults. So, I wish that they will learn how to appreciate what parents have done for them. I made them cook dinner for me because I want them to know that cooking a meal is really a big job and please don’t take it for granted. Eating is so easy. Within 10 to 20 minutes, we finish everything laid on the table. But preparing a meal takes hours and the effort put in to make it delicious to eat.

Well, I saw the way they sweat, the effort put in and the co-operation amongst the siblings and girlfriend involved to prepare the dinner, I felt 温馨. By the way, the food prepared is edible and cool. I get to eat new and unexpected dishes. Indeed, they surprised me with the dishes.

Well done, children. As usual, they gave me birthday present. This, I am very appreciative because they do put in effort to find out what I wish to possess. I have very simple needs. Happiness is not about how expensive the item is. It’s always the thoughts that really matter.

The only thing I was disappointed is I didn’t get a birthday or mother’s day card this year which I always look forward receiving it more than the gift. So, I bugged them now and then until at last, on father’s day, I receive my birthday cum mother’s day card.

Wanna see?

The messages are:
From my eldest son:
Thank you for all your patience with us and always looking out for us. Getting the best deals for us out of Daddy when he is not looking. HaHa. Good Luck for your shares and your property job. You have our support!

From my daughter:
Helloo. Thank you for everything. Letting us eat what we want although it’s not always to your liking when we go out. Continue cooking those delicious dishes!
With Love, 😛

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A hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove….But the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child…….Anonymous

1) 02 Jun 2009: Singapore was voted the most liveable city in Asia in the latest Woldwide Quality of Living Survey by Mercer. The little red dot has risen 6 places in ranking of cities with the highest quality of living, surpassing famous cties such as Paris, Hononlulu and San Francisco. Hurray!

The little red dot is the only Asian city on the top 100 list that managed to increase its ranking this year, with the rest largely maintainig their previous positions.

What makes Singapore ticks ah? Of course, it’s the excellent housing, Marina Bay and Sentosa Cove as new waterfront living areas, good schools whether public, private or international, lol.

2) Total population increases to 4.84 million in 2008 – Cheh, boosted by “import”. Wah lau, what happens to Singaporeans? Work harder leh. Not in the office but at home. Ai ya, never mind lah, any race, any colours also can as long as they are good-natured beings. No issue, so what it’s is “imported”.

Kaypoh News:
Chinese Star Jet Li is a Singapore citizen now. Some more, he boosted up our economy by buying an almost S$20m property. See property marktet, where got die wan.

Wah, so many stars want to become Singaporeans. Last year, Gong Li became Singapore citizen too.

Commercial metal polish can be expensive, inconvenient, messy and toxic. There are many other ways to clean and shine metals that can produce better results. Tarnish and grime can be removed with a few simple items that you already have around the house.

Sometimes simple things find great uses.

Cleaning Methods:♦ Gold and precious gems can be cleaned with some drops of amonia and detergent disolved in lukewarm water. Stand for a while, rinse with mineral water.

♦ Place the metal object to be polished in a bowl. Soak with white vinegar/rice vinegar, apple cider, etc. Add in table/rock salt. Let the metal soak for 30 minutes. Scrub with a kitchen sponge or green scrubber and rinse with hot tap water. Buff with a kitchen towel.
♦ Polish silver (and other metals) with white toothpaste. Put toothpaste on the item and scrub with a kitchen sponge or an old toothbrush. Rinse with hot water and buff dry.
♦ Make a paste with baking soda and water. Apply the paste to tarnished metal and scrub with a kitchen sponge. Rinse with hot water and shine with a kitchen towel.
♦ Using ketchup on your sterling silver and gold is safe, inexpensive and highly effective. Most people have a bottle of ketchup around the house at all times. Ketchup can be used also on sterling flatware, coffee and tea sets. This is a slower jewellery cleaner method for maximum control of what you are doing and to be primarily used if there is only light tarnish to be removed.

1. Pour some ketchup into a glass bowl and stir to remove any lumps that may have formed in the bottle. Allow it to stand until it achieves room temperture. It’s not as effective when it is cold.
2. Place the tarnished jewellery in the bowl of ketchup and let it stand for a few minutes checking frequently to see the amount of tarnish being removed. You may only want to clean some of the patina leaving a bit in the creases for depth or on antiques. Because this is a fairly slow tarnish removal method, it’s best for jewellery that only needs a light cleanup.
3. Using a soft tooth brush, gently scrub the item with the ketchup to remove stubborn spots where tarnish has built up. Leave the ketchup on only as long as necessary. It’s an acid and can eat away much of the surface if allowed to sit for too long. As long as there is still tarnish on your piece, there is no real danger, but always watch, rinse and keep an eye on it along the way.
4. Rinse the jewellery frequently with luke warm water to check your progress and repeat if necessary until you achieve the desired look. Probably the vinegar in the ketchup aided by the acidity of tomato is doing the job.
5. Dry with a soft towel and buff with a terry washcloth or other jewellery cleaner cloth to a soft, lustrous shine.

This chart is awesome! Everyone can use it. Please pass it on to others.Share this Chart with everyone

Apples

Protects your heart

prevents constipation

Blocks diarrhea

Improves lung capacity

Cushions joints

Apricots

Combats cancer

Controls blood pressure

Saves your eyesight

Shields against Alzheimer’s

Slows aging process

Artichokes

Aids digestion

Lowers cholesterol

Protects your heart

Stabilizes blood sugar

Guards against liver disease

Avocados

Battles diabetes

Lowers cholesterol

Helps stops strokes

Controls blood pressure

Smoothes skin

Bananas

Protects your heart

Quiets a cough

Strengthens bones

Controls blood pressure

Blocks diarrhea

Beans

Prevents constipation

Helps hemorrhoids

Lowers cholesterol

Combats cancer

Stabilizes blood sugar

Beets

Controls blood pressure

Combats cancer

Strengthens bones

Protects your heart

Aids weight loss

Blueberries

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Stabilizes blood sugar

Boosts memory

Prevents constipation

Broccoli

Strengthens bones

Saves eyesight

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Controls blood pressure

Cabbage

Combats cancer

Prevents constipation

Promotes weight loss

Protects your heart

Helps hemorrhoids

Cantaloupe

Saves eyesight

Controls blood pressure

Lowers cholesterol

Combats cancer

Supports immune system

Carrots

Saves eyesight

Protects your heart

Prevents constipation

Combats cancer

Promotes weight loss

Cauliflower

Protects against Prostate Cancer

Combats Breast Cancer

Strengthens bones

Banishes bruises

Guards against heart disease

Cherries

Protects your heart

Combats Cancer

Ends insomnia

Slows aging process

Shields against Alzheimer’s

Chestnuts

Promotes weight loss

Protects your heart

Lowers cholesterol

Combats Cancer

Controls blood pressure

Chili peppers

Aids digestion

Soothes sore throat

Clears sinuses

Combats Cancer

Boosts immune system

Figs

Promotes weight loss

Helps stops strokes

Lowers cholesterol

Combats Cancer

Controls blood pressure

Fish

Protects your heart

Boosts memory

Protects your heart

Combats Cancer

Supports immune system

Flax

Aids digestion

Battles diabetes

Protects your heart

Improves mental health

Boosts immune system

Garlic

Lowers cholesterol

Controls blood pressure

Combats cancer

kills bacteria

Fights fungus

Grapefruit

Protects against heart attacks

Promotes Weight loss

Helps stops strokes

Combats Prostate Cancer

Lowers cholesterol

Grapes

saves eyesight

Conquers kidney stones

Combats cancer

Enhances blood flow

Protects your heart

Green tea

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Helps stops strokes

Promotes Weight loss

Kills bacteria

Honey

Heals wounds

Aids digestion

Guards against ulcers

Increases energy

Fights allergies

Lemons

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Controls blood pressure

Smoothes skin

Stops scurvy

Limes

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Controls blood pressure

Smoothes skin

Stops scurvy

Mangoes

Combats cancer

Boosts memory

Regulates thyroid

aids digestion

Shields against Alzheimer’s

Mushrooms

Controls blood pressure

Lowers cholesterol

Kills bacteria

Combats cancer

Strengthens bones

Oats

Lowers cholesterol

Combats cancer

Battles diabetes

prevents constipation

Smoothes skin

Olive oil

Protects your heart

Promotes Weight loss

Combats cancer

Battles diabetes

Smoothes skin

Onions

Reduce risk of heart attack

Combats cancer

Kills bacteria

Lowers cholesterol

Wah lah, my favourite durian is not in the chart. Anyone knows wat’s so good about durian?
Tell you a joke. When I had my girl, I was craving for durians. One day, my 2nd son who was 5 then, came to my room and asked:
“Mommy, is it because you eat durians and it causes you to have baby?” ?????

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If we keep on eating wrongly, No doctor can cure us;
If we eat rightly, No doctor is needed.

Thought Nbr 1:
When we are born, our mothers get the compliments and the flowers.
When we are married, our brides get the presents and the publicity.
When we die, our widows get the life insurance.
What do women want to be liberated from?*
Ya loh, why fight for equal shares, equal status, kind of stupid right, NOT FOR ME. Let the MAN be the MAN and works hard for the money, I live my Tai Tai status and pursue my hobbies with leisure!

Thought Nbr 2:
The average man’s life consists of:
Twenty years of having his mother ask him where he is going,
Forty years of having his wife ask the same question;
and at the end, the mourners wondering too where he is going.

So, who is more liberated, the Man or the Woman?

Thought Nbr 3:
Everyone in the wedding ceremony was watching the radiant bride as her father escorted her down the aisle to give away to the groom. They reached the altar and the waiting groom; the bride kissed her father and placed something in his hand. Everyone in the room was wondering what was given to the father by the bride.

The father could feel the suspense in the air and all eyes were on him to divulge the secret and say something. So he announced :

‘Ladies and Gentlemen. Today is the luckiest day of my life …’ Then he raised his hands with what his daughter gave him and continued, ‘My daughter finally, finally returned my Credit Card to me.’

The whole audience including the priest started laughing . . . . . But not the poor Groom ! ! !

See, Woman Power!

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Man, work hard for the money. The woman behind you is the motivating force and take care of you and your family. So, she shall be rewarded with your success and enjoy it!

Words of Caution:Hey, women, don’t take in every word I say. Not all women are suitable to take up the post of ” tai tai “. Take into consideration of your financial status and your environment before you decide to be ” tai tai ” Remember, ” tai tai ” must also be financially capable, else you will turn up to be MAID of the house! wahaha

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The most contagious spirit………………Enthusiasm
The lagi most contagious ………………..Smile